The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), established in 1936, is a Deemed University operating under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. With campuses in Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati, and Hyderabad, TISS offers a wide array of Post Graduate, Doctoral, and Under Graduate programmes across Social Science and Skill Education.
The Institute fosters a culture of freedom and autonomy, promoting strong linkages in teaching, research, field action, and policy engagement. TISS supports foundational, applied, and action-oriented research, committed to creating a just society through knowledge generation and field initiatives.
The School of Skill Education (SSE) at TISS implements an 'Internship Embedded Skill Training Programme', focusing on job-specific skills. Its 'Earn While You Learn Model' enables students to gain practical industry experience while receiving theoretical classroom training, often earning a stipend during their internships.